Israel accused of war crimes during Gaza conflict

A Palestinian woman amid the rubble in Gaza City. The 50-day conflict killed more than 2,100 Palestinians and 72 Israelis/ Photograph: Khalil Hamra/AP

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Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing war crimes during its campaign in Gaza.

A report released by the group on Wednesday says Israel displayed “callous indifference” launching attacks on family homes in the densely populated coastal strip and in some cases its conduct amounted to war crimes. It adds that war…